As you know, we ask our students to reflect whenever possible because honest reflection and action, create genuine growth. They understand the value of pausing, discussing, and completing individual reflections. Last week, we asked our students to reflect on some […]
We’re all excited to host our third annual stand-up comedy show fundraiser for Indi-ED on November 10. If you’ve been kind of hearing about this event and aren’t sure what’s up with it, or if it’s for you, this should clear things up a […]
Last Thursday, Indi-ED was selected to compete in our local Social Venture Partnership’s Fast Pitch Event. It was a time for 10 social enterprises (a fancier way to say a self-sustaining non-profit) competed for the chance to win additional funds to […]
What is your definition of a leader? Do you consider yourself a leader? Why or why not? Now, think if you could answer these questions effectively in high school. What about middle school or even elementary? Believe it or not, […]
It is hard to believe that 30 days of school have passed as we get ready to welcome the month of October. When I saw the 30 day mark on the calendar I decided to sit down with my students […]
Beyond words. On Friday, our teachers were lucky enough to attend The Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, GA for a teacher training day. To say that we were treated to more than just a “training” is an understatement. Yes, we […]
Stop reading if you’ve made it through life without encountering a challenge or any adversity. Everyone still here? Exactly what we thought. Continue considering if you remember ever being really taught how to handle challenges while you were young. We […]
Lucky to “Loop”- the benefits of the “loop”/having the same kids for multiple years The idea of “looping”, or keeping students with the same teacher(s) for two or more years, has been around for a while, and researchers continue to study […]
“Growth is never by mere chance, it is the result of forces working together.” James Cash Penney As parents we watch our children grow, from infant to young adult. Everyone tells you it goes by quickly and to enjoy every […]
“There are certain things that are fundamental to human fulfillment. The essence of these needs is captured in the phrase ‘to live, to love, to learn, to leave a legacy.’ The need to leave a legacy is our spiritual need […]